Katie Hansbarger

Throughout my time in Buck-I-SERV, I have grown to appreciate the impact that we and participants are able to have on the organizations we serve with. Being able to witness the difference we can make first-hand has been such an enriching experience for myself, especially since my involvement on the Board. I have grown so much from the trips I have gone on through the program, and they have been some of my favorite memories I have had since coming to Ohio State. I hope to raise funds for Buck-I-SERV’s access fund so other students will be able to experience our trips and the impact that they can make by serving.

About Buck-I-SERV

Buck-I-SERV is The Ohio State University’s Alternative Break Program, housed within the Office of Student Life’s Leadership and Community Engagement department. What began as a single student-led trip in 2003 has grown into a nationally recognized program that has facilitated more than 1,000 service experiences across 30 states and 14 countries in partnership with over 150 community organizations. Through immersive, community-centered service trips, Buck-I-SERV provides students with opportunities to learn, lead, reflect, and deepen their understanding of social justice issues- from environmental conservation to housing access, youth support, and more. 

Your gift directly opens the door for more students to experience these transformational trips. By supporting the Buck-I-SERV program, you help reduce financial barriers that may otherwise prevent students from participating. Donor contributions strengthen our Student Access Fund and help subsidize overall trip costs, making programs more affordable and accessible.  

Every donation, no matter the size, supports students’ ability to engage in meaningful service-learning, build lasting community partnerships, and carry a lifelong commitment to service back to campus and beyond.